JVC Everio GZ-HD40 High Definition Hard Disk/Flash Memory Digital Video Camera
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The ultra-compact JVC GZ-HD40 is the world’s first AVCHD / MPEG-2 dual-format camera, allowing access to the superior long time compression afforded by AVCHD, as well as MPEG-2’s superior editing and post-production environment. With 1920 x 1080/50P Full HD recording (up to 50 hours) in both formats to its 120GB internal hard disk drive, plus microSD slot for extended storage, the GZ-HD40 represents the very latest in HD digital media cameras. RRP $1999.
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What’s in the box?
JVC GZ-HD40 Digital Video Camera + 120GB HDD
AC Adapter
Battery Pack (BN-VF815)
Shoulder Strap
AV Cable
USB Cable
Component Video Cable
Remote Control
Software CD-ROM
- CyberLink BD Solution (Win)
- Digital Photo Navigator (Win)
- QuickTime component for Everio (Mac)
Instruction Manual
12 Month Warranty from Hagemeyer |
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To get started, DCW recommends....
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... extra
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... a spare
battery |
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... a
cleaning
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... a carry
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Take your photography to the next level with these optional accessories
Specifications of the JVC Everio GZ-HD40 Digital Video Camera (from JVC Australia)
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Digital Media Camera |
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SYSTEM |
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Format |
[AVCHD] Video: MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby
Digital (2ch), [SD-VIDEO]
TS/MPEG-2 High Definition
Video Recorder Profile:
Video: MPEG-2 TS / Audio:
MPEG-1 Layer2, Still: JPEG |
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Storage Media |
1.8" Hard Disk Drive
(Embedded), microSD Memory
Card [15] |
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Internal Hard Disk Drive Capacity |
120GB |
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CAMERA |
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CMOS |
1/3" CMOS |
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No. of CCD/CMOS Pixels |
2.68 M |
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Effective Pixels for
Capture |
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Moving images |
1.35 Megapixel |
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Still images |
1.66 Megapixel |
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Lens |
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Zoom Ratio Optical |
10x |
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Zoom Ratio Digital (max.) |
200x |
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Focal Length (mm) |
4.5 - 45.0 (35mm film equivalent: 50.0 - 500.0) |
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F Stop |
F1.8 - F2.2 |
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Filter Diameter (mm) |
43.0 |
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Video Image Stabilisation |
Yes |
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ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 1000 |
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Full Range AF/Manual Focus |
Yes/Yes |
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Full-Auto/Manual White Balance |
Yes/Yes |
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RECORDER |
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AVCHD Video Recording |
Yes |
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MPEG-2 Video Recording |
Yes |
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JPEG Still Shooting |
Yes |
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Still Recording During Video Recording (Dual Rec) |
Yes |
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Video Recording Modes (Variable Bit Rate) |
AVCHD-XP (1920x1080i, 17Mbps) / AVCHD-SP (1920x1080i, 12Mbps) / AVCHD-EP (1920x1080i, 5Mbps) / FHD (1920x1080i, 26.6Mbps) / 1440CBR
(1440x1080i, 27Mbps Constant Bit Rate)
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Video Recording Time (max.) |
15hr (AVCHD-XP) / 21hr (AVCHD-SP) / 50hr (AVCHD-EP) / 10hr (FHD/1440CBR) |
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Still Image Sizes |
[4:3] 1824x1368 / 1440x1080
/ 640x480 [16:9] 2432x1368
/ 1920x1080 |
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No. of Still Images (max.) |
9999 |
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Gigabrid Engine |
Yes (HD Gigabrid Duo) |
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x.v.Colour(TM) |
Yes |
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3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR) |
Yes |
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INTERFACES |
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microSD Memory Card Slot |
Yes (microSDHC Compatible)
[15] |
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USB 2.0/1.1 |
Yes |
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USB Mass Storage Class |
Yes |
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USB 2.0 High-Speed Data Transfer to PC |
Yes |
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1920x1080/50P Output |
Yes |
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HDMI(TM) output |
Yes (V.1.3 with x.v.Colour(TM))
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Component Video Output |
Yes |
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Mic Input (plug-in power) |
Yes |
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AV Input/Output |
-/Yes |
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Headphone Output |
Yes |
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DC In |
Yes |
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Everio Dock |
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i.Link Out |
Yes |
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Component |
Yes (Out) |
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AV Terminal |
Yes (Out) |
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USB 2.0 |
Yes (Out) |
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LCD/SCREEN |
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Clear LCD Monitor |
2.8" wide, 207k-pixel |
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Stick Control on LCD |
Yes |
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FUNCTIONS |
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Auto Exposure Bracketing |
Yes |
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Histogram Display |
Yes (during Playback mode only) |
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Focus Assist / Zebra / Sharpness Control |
Yes |
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Shutter Priority |
Yes |
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Aperture Priority |
Yes |
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Visual Programme AE |
Yes |
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Programme AE |
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Selection |
Stick Control |
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Modes |
Night / Twilight / Portrait / Sports / Snow / Spotlight |
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Auto Button |
Yes |
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16:9 Wide Mode |
Yes (Full Resolution) |
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Data Battery |
Yes |
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INDEX/DATA Button on LCD |
Yes |
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User-Friendly Graphical User Interface |
Yes |
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Thumbnail Picture |
Yes |
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Icon Playlist/Event Pre-registration |
Yes |
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Play List Editing |
Yes |
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In-Camera File Editing (AVCHD files) |
Yes |
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Quick Restart |
Yes |
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Quick Recording |
Yes |
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Quick Review |
Yes |
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Intelligent Grouping |
Yes |
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Digest Playback on AVCHD discs |
Yes |
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Power-Linked Operation |
Yes |
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Multi-Language On-Screen |
23 Languages (Eng. / Fre. / Ger. / Spa. / Ita. / Dut. / Por. / Rus. / Pol. / Cze. /
Tur. / Jap. / Kor. / Chi. [Simple and Traditional] / Per. / Ara. / Malay / Indon. / Thai / Hindi / Swe. / Hun.) |
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Self-Timer |
Yes (2sec/10sec) |
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Direct Disc Button |
Yes |
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Direct Backup Button |
Yes |
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PictBridge/DPOF |
-/Yes |
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Accessory Shoe |
Yes |
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Sliding Lens Cover |
Yes |
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GENERAL |
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Power Consumption |
Approx. 6.6W |
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Approx. Weight |
455g [7] / 540g [8] |
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Dimensions (WxHxL) |
73 x 68 x 123mm |
[1] Bit rate is fixed for ULTRA and FINE modes, variable for NORM and ECO modes.
[2] With 4GB Microdrive(R)
[3] Without battery, Microdrive(R), lens cap and hand strap
[4] Including battery, Microdrive(R), lens cap and hand strap
[5] Without battery and lens cap
[6] Including battery and lens cap
[7] Without battery
[8] Including battery
[9] Records moving pictures only in SP mode with Class6 SDHC cards. Digital stills can be recorded on both SD and SDHC cards.
SD/SDHC memory cards (128MB to 4GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP.
Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss.
[10] SD/SDHC memory cards (128MB to 4GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk.
Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss.
When using SD memory for video recording, we recommend using media with a speed of 10MB/sec. or greater.
[11] To record video, a microSDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. microSD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and microSDHC memory cards (4GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility
of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[12] To record video, a microSDHC card with Class 6 or higher performance is required. microSDHC memory cards (4GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP.
Digital stills can be recorded on both microSD and microSDHC cards.
microSD/microSDHC memory cards (256MB to 4GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss.
For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[13] While Auto Exposure Bracketing is activated, the maximum still image size recordable will be 2592x1944 even if 3072x2304 is selected.
[14] To record video, an SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 16GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of
memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[15]To record video, a microSDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. microSDHC memory cards (4GB to 8GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Digital stills can be recorded on both microSD and microSDHC cards. microSD/microSDHC memory cards (256MB to 8GB) have
been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP.
Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
Features
- 1/3-inch CMOS
- 120GB Internal Hard Disk Drive for up to 50 hr. of Full HD recording
- 10x Optical Zoom / 200x Digital Zoom
- Memory Card Slot for microSD
- Remote Control provided
- Software provided for Windows (R)
- Plug-in software provided for Macintosh
- Full HD 1920x1080i Recording
- HD Gigabrid Duo Engine
- Dual format (AVCHD and MPEG-2)
- 1080/50P Output
- HDMI(TM) (V.1.3 with x.v.Colour(TM))
- 5 Recording Modes
- 1440 CBR* Recording Mode up to 10hours
- Focus Assist Function
- Wide Range of Manual Controls
- Auto Illumi. Light
- Quick Restart/Quick Recording/Quick Review
- Accessory Shoe
- Mic Input
- Headphone Output
- PC-less Archiving and Viewing with SHARE STATION (optional)
- CyberLink BD Solution for Editing and Archiving
- Mac Compatible (Plug-in software for MPEG-2 TS, and AVCHD files usable as is)
JVC says:
New JVC HD Everio Line Includes World’s First 50-Hour AVCHD Camera And Dual-Format Models
Two new HD models offer both AVCHD and MPEG-2 recording
WAYNE, NJ, June 16, 2008 – JVC has added three new high definition cameras to its HD Everio line, including a pair of dual-format models, one of which records up to 50 hours of AVCHD Full HD video.
Two new models, the GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30, are the world’s first AVCHD / MPEG-2 dual-format cameras, allowing access to the superior long time compression afforded by AVCHD, as well as MPEG-2’s superior editing and post-production environment. Both offer 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording in both formats to a 120GB (GZ-HD40) or 80GB (GZ-HD30) internal hard disk drive. The third new model, the GZ-HD10, offers 1440 x 1080 recording in the AVCHD format to a 40GB hard drive.
Technologies behind the scenes include new CMOS imaging chips with interpolation technology, the HD Gigabrid Duo chip that includes codecs for AVCHD in all cameras and MPEG-2 in the GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 as well as noise reduction technology, and 1920 x 1080/60P output for all cameras via HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.Color). Ease of use innovations include Intelligent Grouping, which sorts and groups together similar themed scenes for easier access, and Digest Playback, which creates a video montage of scenes, much like a “coming attractions” clip, when they’re burned to a DVD.
JVC designed the GZ-HD30 to meet the needs of a broad segment of people who shoot video, including family users. More compact than the GZ-HD40, it offers all of the performance and nearly all of the features of that model, except it has a slim 80GB internal hard disk for a maximum 33 hours of Full HD recording, and does not come with a docking station. As of June 2008, it is the world’s smallest Full HD camera with 1.8” HDD.
JVC provided the GZ-HD40 with a 120GB hard disk drive for up to 50 hours of AVCHD Full HD video recording, and a docking station to meet the requirements of the prosumer or high-end enthusiast.
JVC designed the small sized HD Everio GZ-HD10 thinking of the needs of budget-conscious users, yet it offers a high quality KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS and a 40GB hard disk that provides up to 16 hours of high-definition recording. The GZ-HD10’s 1440x1080 AVCHD recordings are also up converted for playback at 1920 x 1080/60P via HDMI.
All three of the new HD Everio hybrid cameras can connect to the optionally available CU-VD50 Everio SHARE STATION with stand alone playback. The new HD Everios can also connect to the JVC CU-VD3 SHARE STATION to offer an even more cost-efficient archiving and playback solution. The combinations offer the world’s first PC-less solution for AVCHD and MPEG-2 burning and playback, with AVCHD DVD discs that can be shared with commonly available AVCHD compatible Blu-Ray players.
1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 both have three AVCHD recording modes that all record Full HD 1920 x 1080 video. The only difference among modes is the bit rate, and while using the highest bit rate yields
the highest quality results, the image quality is remarkable even using the lowest bit rate EP mode. And since 1920 x 1080 is truly native HDTV resolution, it requires no conversion on the part of the display device to show high definition images.
The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 also have the FHD mode for recording Full HD 1920 x 1080 MPEG-2 Transport Stream video with MPEG-1 Layer 2 audio. The GZ-HD10 records solely in 1440 x 1080 AVCHD format.
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AVCHD |
MPEG-2 TS |
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1920x1080 |
1920x1080 |
1440x1080 |
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Model/ Record Mode |
XP |
SP |
EP |
FHD |
1440CBR* |
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GZ-HD40 (120 GB) |
15hr. |
21 hr. |
50 hr. |
10 hr. |
10 hr. |
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GZ-HD30 (80 GB) |
10 hr. |
14 hr. |
33 hr. |
6 hr. |
6 hr. |
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1440x1080 |
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GZ-HD10 (40 GB) |
5 hr. |
7 hr. |
16 hr. |
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For all cameras |
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Micro SDHC Card (8GB) |
1hr |
1hr 28 min. |
3hr 20min |
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SystemBit Rate |
(VBR) Ave.
17 Mbps |
(VBR) Ave.
12 Mbps |
(VBR) Ave.
5 Mbps |
(VBR) Ave.
26.6 Mbps |
(CBR) Ave.
27 Mbps |
*For HDV compatible stream via i.LINK
Continuous shooting time and typical shooting time are approximate. To record video, a microSDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. microSD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and microSDHC memory cards (4GB and 8GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss.
New CMOS Chips with Interpolation Technology
The image sensors used in the new HD Everio line are newly developed small size but high resolution 1/3” and 1/4.5” CMOS chips. This CMOS uses proprietary interpolation technology based on what JVC developed for its 3CCD cameras. This algorithm makes it possible to generate virtual pixel data from the red, green and blue physical pixels, thereby providing image information that actually surpasses what’s required for 1920 x 1080 Full HD imaging, or for 1440 x 1080 imaging in the GZ-HD10.
HD Gigabrid Duo Engine
JVC’s HD Gigabrid video engine, which processes in full 1920 x 1080 progressive video, was the result of years of experience in signal-processing technology, and uses five digital noise-reduction algorithms as well as signal processing to improve horizontal scan resolution by approximately 20 percent over JVC’s previous interlace technology, for an extremely clear and sharp image.
New this year with the HD Gigabrid Duo engine is its further advanced integration, adding the AVCHD codec (GZ-HD40/30/10), and incorporating all functions of the previous HD Gigabrid engine (including MPEG-2 codec for GZ-HD40/30), as well as the USB Host controller function for use with an Everio SHARE STATION.
1080p 60 Frame per second Progressive Output Function
Enabling output of a 1080p 60 fps progressive signal on all three models allows recordings to be enjoyed on high-end displays. Using the same high power Genessa technology as in JVC advanced displays, conversion to 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps provides seamless natural video, free of motion judder during fast action activities, jaggy lines on angles, and moiré patterns on fine detail when zooming. 1920 x 1080 HD discs played back from CU-VD50 SHARE STATION or via the camera from CU-VD3 SHARE STATION are also converted to 60 fps progressive.
HDMI™ (V.1.3. with x.v.Color™)
The new JVC HD Everio hybrid cameras record using x.v.Color™ technology. The universal standard xvYCC, known as x.v.Color, provides more accurate color reproduction with more detail and shades that look more natural to the human eye. It can display 100 percent of the colors that the human eye is capable of perceiving, whereas the traditional sRGB system can only display approximately 55 percent. The difference in color reproduction performance is especially noticeable in greens and yellows. These new HD Everio hybrid cameras output to televisions directly using HDMI™ (V.1.3. with x.v.Color).
Extremely Quick Response, Designed for High Quality Shooting
